First, let me say a big thank you to Deschutes Brewing for inviting me to a virtual tasting of its new “Fresh Family” of beers and sending me a variety pack of the Fresh Family for the tasting. Over the last pandemic year, I have really begun to enjoy IPA much more than I did
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F5 IPA from COOP Ale Works
This IPA is assertively hoppy, delivering ample hop pungency and flavor without shying away from bitterness yet still keeping it in balance with pale malt sweetness. Grapefruit, pith, floral hop flavors, sharp citrus. Mouthfeel is a little over-carbonated but it’s forgivable. Slightly coarse, wet, medium-bodied, refreshing. Not gushed, hot, boozy, astringent, harsh, rough, or scratchy.
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Mosaic IPA, Beers of Texas Part 12
Brewed in Dallas, Mosaic IPA is very dark for an IPA compared to the norm. Color is similar to tea. Head is also a little darker than normal. The nose is THICK of hops as is the taste. The follow-up taste is bitter but it finishes quickly with a white pepper taste. Mosaic gets its
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Art Car IPA,The Beers of Texas Part 11
The Art Car IPA name is inspired by the fleet of Art Cars. These cars are created by local artists for Saint Arnold. The label artwork is designed by renowned Houston graffiti artist GONZO247. He painted four Saint Arnold Art Cars. Art Car IPA is an American IPA that was created in a contest between
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